Cobham Montessori School

Overview

Cobham Montessori School is an independent day school for pupils aged two to eleven, judged as “Outstanding” across all inspection categories. The report describes a vibrant environment where pupils are “enthusiastic about their learning” and benefit from a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that fosters independence and deep knowledge.

Strengths

• Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, showing “considerate and caring” interactions and taking pride in daily responsibilities such as caring for classrooms and the garden.
• The curriculum is “coherently sequenced” with staff possessing “expert subject knowledge,” enabling them to make strong links between subjects and build a “deep, interconnected body of knowledge.”
• Early reading and writing are taught with a “sharp focus,” ensuring children receive tailored support to become “confident, fluent readers.”
• Staff maintain “exceptionally high expectations” while working “patiently and kindly,” helping pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to overcome barriers and achieve highly.
• The school’s work to develop character is “exemplary,” explicitly teaching “self-discipline, autonomy and pride” alongside respect for different faiths and viewpoints.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.